Darth_Kitten
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:31 AM
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Help!!! Any tailors out there???? |
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I found this old pea coat of mine from years back. I always loved that coat but the lining is shot to he*k. ;) Could a new one be put in by some tailor, and the coat saved? :)
(I'm not a sewer and am trying to economize) :)
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:35 AM
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1. Wow - all sorts of things that need fixing in the darth_kitten household! |
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Yes, new linings can be put in. Take it to a tailor shop, and ask them. I know that some can be quite expensive, others not so expensive.
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cally
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:35 AM
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You could try it yourself. Carefully cut out the old liner and use that as a pattern. Cut out the new material. Liners ofen are just coats sewn inside out. Just attach it like the current liner is. A taylor may charge more than the coat is worth.
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:37 AM
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3. I'm sure it could, but |
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it would be quite expensive if you go to a tailor. I would try a dressmaker, one who works out of her home, for a more reasonable price. I used to have one of those pea coats too, when I was a teen back in the 50's. Very warm and comfortable.
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havocmom
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:37 AM
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But shop around for prices. It is a bit of work. The old lining needs to be removed, which is a bit labor intensive. Old lining then used for pattern for the new lining. Good quality fabric is a must; no point in doing it if fabric is gonna wear out soon.
If I was handy to you, I'd do it on the cheap just because...
Feel free to PM me with any other questions. Good luck.
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eileen from OH
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Sat Nov-08-03 10:42 AM
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5. Yes, it could be done and not that hard at ALL |
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But rather than going to a tailor at a store or dry cleaners, check out independent seamstresses (or seamsters, or whatever the male equivalent is.) Check the newspaper. I'm talking about people that do things like alterations to wedding dresses from their home. OR if there's a local theatre, see if someone in their costume department would do it in exchange for a contribution to the theatre.
We found a gem of a lady who's done tons of stuff for us, including virtually remaking a tux for my husband (it was given to us.)
Good luck!
eileen from OH
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